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Hey all, I recently picked up a few bikes after my first cafe build I bought in July. I found a 74 CB360 frame for a great price without a title. I am trying to research the VIN and find out what will be needed to obtain a title in VA. I am having trouble searching the VIN and figured someone...

Re: 82' KZ440 Brat'Cafe'?: Wiring, seat, final assembly, cables If you are planning on using LED turn signals I'm pretty sure you have to switch your flasher assembly to one that will support a LED turn signal. The original, stock assembly is not capable of supporting the new technology. Also...

Yea we are just trying to figure out the issues and get it running asap but we will probably wait until the spring and redo the whole shabang over the winter.

Thanks a lot Gooch. Hopefully we can get her running soon. Would holding that clutch switch in by hand work?

Right on. Thanks. I am thinking of deleting that kill switch. My best guess is that the starter switch is bad. When I push the button in it really doesn't go in but it looks like it still makes contact. I've never heard of that deoxit stuff, I'll look it up.

Ay and all suggestions welcome.

Trying to get a KZ550 H2 running. Turn ignition on lights/dummy lights come on. Press starter button and nothing. Bridge the starter solenoid -> sparks, and the starter turns over and that's about it. The wiring harness has been messed with a bit by the PO but mainly around the head light...

Lookin good so far man. I have 2 KZs that I am currently building. Keep posting up those pics.

Ok, let's see. I finished my seat the other day...it looks good but I am going to redo it. I am not good at sewing and my wife's machine isn't strong enough to sew the fabric well. Pro job next time/season. The seat is just sitting there. When it is attached it sits a bit lower/tighter to...

Where in Sweden are you? I used to live in Skane. No redneck jokes.

Well it appears the motorcycle gods have smiled upon me... The other day I found an 82 GS450 online for a decent price but wasn't too sure about the deal as it was two hours away. But I decided to pick it up anyway. I wheeled and dealed and got the 82 GS450 AND an 82 KZ550 GPz for less than I...

One suggestion is to add strips of wood on the top side where you will attach the foam then glass/resin them on there. This will help later when you attach your leather/vinyl. I used those large paint stirrers from home depot. They can be had for free and are soft enough to get some staples in...

Anyone in the NOVA/DC/Woodbridge/Alexandria/Fairfax/Leesburg areas good at wiring? I suck at it and know it. I would love some help and would compensate you for your time and effort. I can pay with money or beer/pizza. Or if you know of any shops/people that do side work etc. Let me know...

Thanks Rich. I hope to find someone local that will come out and drink a few beers and teach me a thing or two about wiring but if not I will work on getting help on here.

Originally I thought of having a harness made up but I got everything put back together with the original harness. Now I am looking for a bit of help with wiring up my new switches and lights, etc. I suck at wiring. I did construction for 8 years and almost every time I touched wiring I shocked...

Dude this build is impressive. Crazy to see what can be done. Can't wait to see where it goes. Well done sir.

Looks awesome. I just attached my marine vinyl to my fiberglass seat with staples. Did not work very well. Wish I would have seen this two hours ago. Oh well. Great write-up!! Sticky??

Beuller?

Anyone in the NOVA/Alexandria/Fairfax/Leesburg areas good at wiring? I suck at it and know it. I would love some help and would compensate you for your time and effort. I can pay with money or beer/pizza. Or if you know of any shops/people that do side work etc. Let me know!!! Thanks, Doogie.

So I'm working on getting this thing finished before the winter moves in and I have the strangest of problems. My stock throttle cable has some how become too short. I went from the tall, pull back bars down to clipons but it is still too short. Even when routing it as straight as possible it...